The Impacts of Language and Literacy Policy on , Osseo-Asare Hardcover..

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The Impacts of Language and Literacy Policy on Teaching Practices in GhanaPostcolonial Perspectives on Early Literacy and Instruction\nAuthor(s): Philomena Osseo-Asare\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367424114, 978-0367424114\nSynopsis\nThis text critically examines changes in Ghanaian language and literacy policy following independence in 1957 to consider its impacts on early literacy teaching. \n\nBy adopting a postcolonial theoretical perspective, the text interrogates the logic behind policy changes which have prioritised English, local language, or biliteracy. It draws on data from interviews with teachers and researcher observation to demonstrate how policies have influenced teaching and learning. Dr Osseo-Asares findings inform the development of a conceptual framework which highlights the socio-cultural factors that impact the literacy and biliteracy of young children in Ghana, offering solutions to help.